Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Bredel - Sluisstraat 7
Location Type: On-Site
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.

When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.

Key Responsibilities:
Are you a creative technician who is curious, engaged, andtenacious? Someone capable of inventing, justifying, and implementing cleverproduct solutions? Do you work well within an (international) team using astructured approach? Do you have an eye for function, price, quality andsafety? Are you interested not only in mechanics but also in production andcontrol technology? Then we are looking for you.

Who we are
Bredel is part of the UK based Watson-Marlow Fluid TechnologySolutions (WMFTS), a global player in the field of peristaltic pumps forchallenging fluid applications. WMFTS is part of the Spirax Group, listed onthe London Stock Exchange (FTSE 100 Index).

Bredel, based in Delden in the Netherlands, manufacturesindustrial hose pumps which are used worldwide in Food & Beverage, Mining,Water & Wastewater, and Process Industries. Product development is managedby the strategic business development group (SBD), a central functionsupporting all production companies.
Bredel employs around 65 professionals, including 10engineers. The engineering department works for both Bredel and SBD. Over theyears, Bredel has developed pioneering technology, securing a very strongposition in the market.

What does the job entail?
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be involved in developingnew solutions in the field of peristaltic pumps and integration of drivesystems and control systems. You will use tools from your education, such asmaterial knowledge, mechanical calculations, production technology, controlengineering, and drive technology.

There is a strong emphasis on safe and environmentally friendlyproducts with competitive performance and cost price. With the manufacturingdepartment within walking distance, you can immediately get feedback on feasibilityof your design.

Product development is carried out according dedicated stage-gateprocess in which you work closely with the project manager and product manager.You plan your own activities in such a way that jointly set goals are achieved.

Besides classical mechanics, you will work with controltechnology and support the digitalisation of our products to enhancefunctionality. Knowledge of production technology and experience with computeraided manufacturing (CAM) is an advantage.

Key accountabilities include:

• Designing pumps and components.
• Performing strength calculations, creating 3D designs and 2D production drawings.
• Preparing and assisting with testing and analysing results.
• Generate control engineering solutions for machines.
• Managing suppliers for parts or services.
• Drafting specifications and work instructions.
• Regular consultations with colleagues about content, next steps and planning.

Skills/Experience:

• Completed HBO or UT-WTB degree.
• You have knowledge of electric motors and frequency converters.
• You are familiar with fluid dynamics.
• You have an affinity and interest in control engineering.
• You are precise and critical in your own work and that of others.
• Availability between 32 and 40 hours per week.

At Watson-Marlow, we believe in taking care of our colleagues. We offer a generous benefits package, including:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous holiday allowance
• Three days' paid volunteering leave
• Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan

Everyone is Included at Spirax GroupWe are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone's contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique.

We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working.

We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include

• Gender-neutral parental leave
• 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
• Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse
• Menopause-friendly workplace principles and more

Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion.

We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

Company Overview At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products, including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single-use applications.

Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!

Our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.